Times are hard so the gloves are off. The George has started making sure its drinkers are in no doubt about the price of an average round for its customers compared to Russells and Bar Room Bar. (As spotted by Wansteadium regular Yenwod Samoth.)
Tag: wansteadhighstreet
Wanstead’s new Co-op reviewed, V
Wanstead co-op review2: my six yr old: “daddy, why have they changed the name? It’s the same inside.” That’s it. Bored now. Fin.
Mark Bentley
markb999
Wanstead’s new Co-op reviewed, IV
@Wansteadium Second attempt at the Co-op. Walked in, walked out. How is that Londis seem to have what I want and Co-op doesn’t?
Gabrielle Collard
DollyCreative
Wanstead news roundup, 23.06.10; Bird death charges, Wanstead High St, and UFOs
•Two people are to appear in court next week charged over the deaths of 80 birds at Alexandra Lake. BBC News is reporting that the two men have been charged with using a pesticide without approval, poisoning animals, killing wild birds, theft and storing a pesticide without approval, and adds that both men worked as pest controllers for a local authority.
•The Wanstead Smarter High Street competition is not happening this year – blamed on a lack of funds. But times are still tough in Wanstead – two of last year’s shortlist subsequently shut up shop – so perhaps survival is more the order of the day. The campaign website says it will be continuing campaigning though, saying:
We’ll be comparing our high street to other conservation areas, asking why Redbridge council has let the quality of our High Street slip and demand that they uphold good design values in the future. It is in all our interests, not least the businesses themselves.
• Finally, much chatter on Twitter about another supposed UFO sighting in Wanstead, eg here here and here. Wanstead Guardian ‘story’ here. And one more reaction here:
@Tollah_x haha who saw this supposed oramge ufo? well i guess its made wanstead slightly more interesting…
Mo
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This photo, by Wansteadium regular @gradiate, is not thought to constitute evidence.
Wanstead’s new Co-op reviewed, III
Wanstead co-op review: A couple of fairtrade stickers. The odd organic fruit. Till service remains GLACIAL. Capello for co-op manager.Mark Bentley
markb999
Wanstead’s new Co-op reviewed, II
@Wansteadium – I’ve now been to the new co-op in the High Street. Disappointing experience, sadly. Needs Mary Portas to give it a spruce up.
Neil Boom
MrBoom